Hanger for rackets, tools, and the like



20, 1940- I o. c. RYLAND ET AL 2,212,049

HANGER FOR RACKETS, TOOLS, AND THE LIKE Filed May 14, 1938 Patented Aug. 20, 1940 unrrso stares amen HANGER FOR RACKETS, TOOLS, AND THE LIKE Otto Ryland and Edward G. Anlreney, Los

Angeles, Calif. l

Application May 14,.

2 Claims.

This invention relates to and has for an object the-provision of a novel hanger by means of a tennis racket, broom, hammer or similar tool or implement which is likely to warp, weaken or be otherwise damaged when stood or rested upon or engaged with a supporting surface, or proves difiicult of placement in a safe convenient position of rest, may be readily and easily suspended from a hook, nail or the like in such manner as to prevent said warping and weakening and afford a safer and more convenient disposition thereof in a position of rest.

Another object is to provide a hanger of the character described which is readily applicable to the-handle or grip of tools and implements for the purposes set forth and in such manner that removal thereof is unnecessary to permit of use of such a tool or implement, said hanger aiding. in the use of the tool or implement rather than interfering, due to its affording a better grip and preventing the slipping of the handle from the the body portion being highly resilient or elastic to accommodate the fitting thereof upon and a tight gripping of and close conformation to a handle,-

while the loop is substantially inelastic or has comparatively less elasticity or is otherwise formed whereby to prevent objectionable sagging thereof and to afford requisite strength for supporting the tool or implement as aforesaid.

With the foregoing objects in View, together with such other objects and advantages as may subsequently appear, the invention is carried into effect as illustrated by way of example in the accompanying drawing, in which:

Fig. 1 represents a perspective view of a tennis racket as when equipped with a hanger of this invention;

Fig. 2 is a fragmentary perspective View of the hanger;

Fig. 3 is a fragmentary side elevation partly in section showing the hanger mounted on a handle;

Fig. 4 is an end elevation of the hanger 0n the handle;

Fig. 5 is asectional view taken on the plane of line 55 of Fig. 3;

Fig. 6 is an enlarged fragmentary side elevation as when of the hanger, showing the differing characteristics of the body portion and loop;

1938, Serial N0. 207,979

Fig. '7 is a perspective View of a modified form of the invention; and

Fig. 8 is a perspective view of the modified form of hanger as when applied to a handle.

The hanger of this invention may be formed of rubber or like flexible, elastic and compressible material as shown in Figs. 1 to 6 inclusive of the accompanying drawing, orof resilient metal or other hard material as shown in Figs. 7 and 8 and in either case is essentially comprised of a body portion of tubular or band-like form and an arched loop carried thereby and extending outwardly from an end thereof.

With particular reference to Figs. 1 to 6 hereof it is seen that the hanger comprises a tubular body portion 5 and an arched loop 2 extending from one end thereof. The body portion is formed of compressible, flexible and elastic material such as rubber and provided with heads 3 and G at its ends. The loop 2 is formed of flexible material such as rubber having less elasticity than the body portion l.

The body portion 1 is adapted to be fitted upon an end of the handle 5 of a tennis racket 6, or on the handle of a broom or other implement and will not only grip and hold the handle but conform thereto as here shown, so that it may be left thereon without interfering with the use of the racket, tool or the like. The presence of the hanger on such implements will improve the grip and also prevent the slippingof the handle from the hand of the user. 7

As to the loop 2, inasmuch as it is to be hooked over a nail, hook or other projection so as to suspend the hanger and racket, tool or implement supported thereby, it is in any suitable manner made either substantially inelastic or to have less elasticity than the body portion so as to prevent objectionable sagging of the hanger and thereby insure the holding of the racket or implement in a predetermined position. The loop as here shown is formed of a rubber compound which is stiffer and less elastic than the rubber of the body, so as to substantially retain its orig other support, both not shown. Once thus fitted it is unnecessary to remove the hanger as it will not interfere with the use of the racket-or tool.

In Fig. 6, the dotted portion indicates the less elastic material forming the loop 2, it being noted that the less elastic material of the loop is vulcanizedlso as to extend to a point about centrally of the ends of said body portion. This makes for a strong joint and prevents appreciable stretching of the body portion axially thereof.

As shown in Figs. 7 and 8 the hanger is comprised of a split spring metal band-like body portion 1 adapted to embrace and hold the handle 8 and provided with a loop 9 formed integral therewith and adapted to extend like an arch from one end thereof. This loop will be stiffer than the body portion due to the split in the latter and thus is less resilient or elastic than said body portion.

In the case of tennis rackets and the like supported with the hanger of this invention the racket is suspended so that all damaging strains and stress tending to warp it will be eliminated.

While we haveshown and described a specific embodiment of the invention We do not limit ourselves to-the exact details of construction and arrangement shown but may employ such changes i the parts and in their construction as occasion may require coming within the meaning and scope of the appended claims.

We claim:

1. A hanger comprising a tubular body portion formed of flexible, elastic, and compressible material and being open ended whereby it may have tensioned engagement substantially throughout its length with the outer end of the handle of a racket, tool or the like regardless of varying widths of the portion of the handle encompassed thereby, and an arched loop of less elasticity than and carried by and extending across an open end of said body portion and adapted to extend outwardly from said end of said handle.

2. A hanger comprising an open ended tubular body portion formed of compressible, flexible and elastic rubber and adapted to surround and hold the handle of a tennis racket, tool or thelike adjacent the outer end thereof, annular beads formed at the ends of the body portion and a rubber loop carried by and arching outwardly from one end of said body portion and being of less elasticity than said body portion.

' OTTO C. RYLAND.

EDWARD G. ANKENEY. 

